RM5 2BB is a safe, established residential area on Collier Row Road, 0.5km from Collier Row in Havering. Administratively it sits within Mawneys ward and the Romford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM5 2BB offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Havering.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 46.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM5 2BB are sourced from Output Area E00011622 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLIER ROW ROAD, RM5 2BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLIER ROW ROAD, RM5 2BB.
351
32
£ 50,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM5 2BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM5 2BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 46.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM5 2BB. The average age is 32.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 255,000
Flat
£ 187,500
1 sales · Mean £ 187,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM5 2BB is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Clockhouse Primary School
Crownfield Infant School
Crownfield Junior School
Oasis Academy Pinewood
Parklands Primary School
Rise Park Junior School
Rise Park Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)0.7 km
- Bell & Gate0.7 km
- RM5 Lounge0.5 km
- Colley Rowe Inn0.3 km
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Collier Row Super Store0.1 km
- Clockhouse Pharmacy0.5 km
- Collier Row Service Station0.2 km
- Collier Row Supermarket0.3 km
- Colliers Corner0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Forest Row Centre0.7 km
- My Collier0.5 km
- The Belly0.0 km
- Abella Cafe0.6 km
- Bollywood Restaurant0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Co-op Food0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Pizza Hut Delivery0.6 km
- The Hybrid Kitchen@The Bell & Gate0.7 km
- Chick'N Shack0.7 km
- Cob's Bakery0.7 km
- Desi Kitchen1.0 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford3.1 km
- Gidea Park3.8 km
- Chadwell Heath3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: RM52BB · Data under Open Government Licence